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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1533, 1598
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Incurs, n. [e.m.E. (1543–4, rare), L. incursus).] An inroad. — 1533 Bell. Livy II. 304.
Be … frequent & nychtlie incurses he vastit … the landis of Equis 1598 Acts IV. 163/2.
The samyn landis and iles wilbe in perrell and hazard of incurs of the Hieland and brokin men
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